Unhoused Shelter Coordinator I - Overnight Shift Job San Diego area,California USA,Social Work

Shelter Coordinator I

Full-time, Non-Exempt

Multiple schedules available (5 day work week, 2 consecutive days off)

6:30 am - 2:00 pm
2:30 pm - 10:30 pm
10:30 pm - 6:30 am

$24-27/hour

Reports to:

Shift Lead Shelter Coordinator, Director of Shelter Operations

Location:

O-Lot Shelter, near Balboa Park

This position is subject to a background, pre-employment drug and physical screening, and reference check. DSDP is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

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Set Schedules (have the same 2 days off every week)
Bi-Weekly Paychecks
Medical Coverage;
Dental Coverage;
Vision Coverage
Discounted MTS Transit Pass (only $21 per month)
Earn up to 15 days of Paid Vacation annually
5 days of Paid Sick Time annually
401K Plan + Employer Match (eligible after 6 months of employment)
Employee Assistance Program

** In the spirit of pay transparency, we are excited to share the base salary range for this position. If you are hired at the Downtown San Diego Partnership, your final base salary (within the pay range) will be determined based on factors such as education, knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition to those factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider the internal equity of our current team members when determining any final offer.

Please keep in mind that the range mentioned above is the full base salary range for the role. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical in order to allow for future and continued salary growth. We also offer generous benefits and retirement plans. ***

Position Summary

The Downtown San Diego Partnership is seeking a highly motivated and compassionate individual to serve as Shelter Site Coordinators I. This position is responsible for overseeing and coordinating a variety of homeless programs and initiatives within the downtown area. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, extensive knowledge of homeless issues, and the ability to collaborate with community partners to drive effective solutions and improve the quality of life for individuals experiencing homelessness.

Client

Engagement & Case Management Coordination — 40%

Maintain a designated caseload of clients (by shelter lot's assigned row/section)
Conduct weekly one-on-one check-ins with assigned clients
Build relationships and support client goal-setting and progress tracking
Identify needs and connect clients to appropriate services and resources
Document client interactions, progress, and outcomes
Report out to Director/Lead Shelter Coordinator high need cases in case conferencing meetings
Document community standard violations as needed

Shelter Operations & Management — 20%

Support and manage daily check-in and check-out processes
Assist with New Client Orientation
Monitor and report shelter operations to ensure safety, compliance, and engagement
Assist with clean-outs, tent set-up/tear down, or new client enrollment
Respond to real-time client needs, concerns, and incidents
Ensure consistent and respectful enforcement of shelter guidelines

Resource Coordination — 20%

Assist clients in accessing housing, employment, healthcare, and benefits
Coordinate with internal teams and external partners
Track referrals and follow up on service connections and outcomes

Programming & Activities Support — 10%

Support implementation of on-site programming and workshops
Encourage participation and engagement among clients
Assist with logistics and coordination of activities

Team-Based Rotational Duties & Administrative Responsibilities — 10%

Participate in daily rotating roles (intake, engagement lead, programming, etc.)
Complete required documentation and data entry
Attend team meetings, trainings, and shift briefings
Support overall team operations and coverage needs
Assigned responsibilities will be dynamic. As the organization expands, so too will roles, responsibilities, and tasks. The role requires flexibility and adaptability, with strong collaborative and communication skills, ensuring all parties are apprised of project statuses.

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